Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
 300      gram          chana dal
     1/4  teaspoon      mustard seeds
     1/4  teaspoon      fenugreek seeds
     1/4  teaspoon      onion seeds
     1/4  teaspoon      aniseeds
   5      whole         red chillies
   2                    bay leaves
   1      teaspoon      turmeric powder
   1      teaspoon      sugar
     1/2  cup           fresh coconut -
                        (sliced into 2 cm long pieces)
   2      tablespoons   raisins
                        oil
                        salt -- to taste

Preparation:

Soak the dal for 4 hours in water. Pressure cook till soft. Add turmeric, salt and sugar. Keep aside. Heat oil. Add mustard seeds, fenugreek, aniseeds, broken red chillies, onion seeds, bay leaves, coconut chips and raisins. Fry gently till golden. Pour the cooked dal into the fried masala. Add enough water to cook and make into a thick gravy. Simmer and serve with 'loochies' or 'puri